In this course, you’ll learn how to use the major operating systems, Windows and Linux, which are a core component of IT. Through a combination of video lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practice, you’ll learn about the main components of an operating system and how to perform critical tasks like managing software and users, and configuring hardware.
By the end of this course you’ll be able to:
- navigate the Windows and Linux filesystems using a graphical user interface and command line interpreter.
- set up users, groups, and permissions for account access.
- install, configure, and remove software on the Windows and Linux operating systems.
- configure disk partitions and filesystems.
- understand how system processes work and how to manage them.
- work with system logs and remote connection tools.
- utilize operating system knowledge to troubleshoot common issues in an IT Support Specialist role.
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From the lesson

Package and Software Management

In the third week of this course, we'll learn about package and software management in Windows and Linux OS. It's important to know how package installs work and how devices and drivers are managed within these operating systems. We will also learn about different packaging and file compression methods. By the end of this module, you will know how to create, update, and remove software by using the Windows GUI, Windows CLI and Linux shell.